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Stress & Hair Loss
Life is stressful and there are a lot of things out in the world that add more stress to the pile. These stressors affect us both mentally and physically. It can cause your muscles to tense, can trigger asthma attacks, raise blood pressure to lead to heart problems, a...
What is DHT?
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a hormonal byproduct of testosterone formed when the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase acts upon testosterone. DHT plays a key role in the sexual development of people assigned male at birth (AMAB) including the development of facial hair, a deeper voice, and greater muscle mass.
Testosterone’s Effect on Hair Loss
It is commonly believed that high or low testosterone levels can cause thinning hair or balding. While this androgenic hormone indeed plays a role in hair growth and hair loss, the relationship is indirect and complex.
Are Hair Loss Shampoos Effective?
The anti-hair loss shampoo industry is big business that claims to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth, while improving the health of the hair and scalp. The truth about hair growth shampoo is that it may be helpful, but probably not as a miracle cure for hair loss.
Common Hair Transplant Myths
Hair restoration is an increasingly common procedure, but the process is still surrounded by quite a few misconceptions. Most of these stem from outdated information about who can have a hair transplant, the experience of having a procedure, and what the final results will look like.
FUT vs FUE
Follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and Follicular unit extraction (FUE) are two of the most commonly done hair restoration procedures.
Diseases and Hair Loss
From cancer to COVID, from thyroid problems to chronic kidney disease, there are dozens of diseases and health conditions that impact hair growth and cause hair loss. One common category of health-related hair loss stems from autoimmune issues. These illnesses cause the immune system to direct the body’s resources away from the scalp or to outright attack the hair follicles, leading to poor growth, excessive shedding, or even baldness.
Male Psychology & Hair Loss
What does it mean when a man loses hair? Even though most men will lose some – or all – of their hair at some point in their lifetime, hair loss can have a psychological impact. A full head of hair is often associated with youth, health, and vitality.
What Is Androgenic Alopecia?
There are dozens of conditions that cause hair loss, but by far the most common is androgenic alopecia. Also known as male pattern baldness (or female-pattern baldness), it is responsible for the vast majority of hair loss cases.
Androgenic alopecia is a form of hair loss caused by genetic factors, resulting in specific patterns of hair fall and balding. Both men and women may experience androgenic alopecia. Men start to see noticeable hair loss in their 30s, although some may begin losing hair in their late teens or early 20s. Women begin to see visible hair loss in their 40s or 50s.